Decadent Stories for Decadent Times A project of Rachilde & Co. Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (August 2026). We provide the following information as an archive. About At different eras in history, forces coalesce to create decadent times. Those times have returned. Inspired by France’s nineteenth-century fin-de-siècle decadent literary movement, this anthology will comprise of the 15 best decadent stories available.Rachilde & Co. Books is seeking short stories for its anthology, Decadent Stories for Decadent Times. R&Co. welcomes stories with a good dash of artificiality, transgression, and Schopenhauerian pessimism in the veins of Barbey d’Aurevilly, Huysmans, Lorrain, Mirbeau, Mauppassant, Rachilde, Villiers de l’isle Adam, and Vivien. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 10% of anthologies always charge fees.) The fee is USD $20 (above average for anthologies that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publicationPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Transgressive.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary, See guidelines.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $300 winning award.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Decadent Stories for Decadent Times Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Accuracy We have received 10 reports from 8 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 47 min | 73.3 mean avg | 77.0 median | 106 max days (24.9 std dev) Responses 100.0 % Acceptances: 60.00 % of submissions accepted (78.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 75.00 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 40.00 % (67.8 avg. days per rejection) | 50.0 % personal, 50.0 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $20.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 02 Oct 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 16 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 08 Oct 2026 01:33 UTC (less than a minute ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 16 Aug 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only